Researchers have spent the last few years trying to find which type of plastic biodegrades the fastest in a marine environment as millions of tons of plastics find their way into our oceans every year. It turns out that a common bioplastic we've been using for over 100 years does,
If you were a flowering plant, wouldn't you want your pollen to be received by a plant of your own kind? According to a new study, at least one plant may ensure that happens, by blasting "rival" pollen off of pollinating animals' bodies.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Stellenbosch University, Plants, Reproduction
Research is one of 11 projects part of a £12m government plan to reduce drug overdoses with new technologyResearchers are building a virtual reality world to help people overcome their cocaine addiction by repeatedly exposing them to tempting scenarios in a safe environment.The project draws on the experiences of drug